Real Estate Matters
By Elisa Jo Eagan
Fall is here and it’s time to start the listing process if you want to get your home sold before the holidays arrive. Having an open line of communication with your real estate agent is the cornerstone of a successful home sale. Here are the five best questions to ask about marketing, listing and staging.
When selling your home, it is important to ask the right questions. Making sure everyone is on the same page throughout the home selling process is key to getting your home ready for the sale and successfully sold.
What is the typical timeframe for selling?
This question is a great way to gain some perspective on the overall process and can make you more prepared for the journey of putting your home on the market, which varies based on price, location and condition of your home.
What is the best marketing strategy for selling?
This will vary based on location and other factors, but making your home stand out on the market is the common denominator regardless. Between social media, print advertising and solid professional listing photos, there are many options to choose from to make for an effective, strong marketing plan.
How will the listing price be decided?
Money is obviously a large part of the selling process. Knowing the plan to reach a listing price is an integral part of the sale that you want to strategize properly and want to stay on top of and adjust accordingly.
What is the best way to stay in communication?
Do you prefer phone calls, emails, or texting? Clarify this ahead of time, and make sure the lines of communication are open for you to address any problems as they arise.
What will the staging process look like?
Depersonalizing your home is important in order for the potential buyers to visualize themselves living in and owning your home. It varies depending on how your home interior is styled. There should be a solid plan for this step, even if it means getting a pre-sale home inspection and a contractor involved to make your home show-ready.
For More Real Estate Questions, Information and Advice Contact Elisa Jo Eagan “The Real Estate Godmother” (609)703-0432 and Remember…”There’s No Place Like Owning Your Own Home!”
